The result could prove a significant loss in their battle to escape the drop, as they face sides in the current top seven in their next five games, having won just one of their last 11.

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Meanwhile, Garry Monk's men backed up last weekend's win over Manchester United by collecting another three points to reach 40 for the season.

Monk was playing the last time the teams met at Turf Moor - a 2-1 Burnley victory in the Championship in 2011 - and their progress since means qualification for Europe now seems a distinct possibility.